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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.19, 352.16 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.19, 352.16 and 151.69 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 352.16 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/352.16 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 352.16 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 53,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418.08/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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